Photos, videos, documents, and links on a listing
The Showcase section of a listing is where you build the visual package investors see on the public listing page. It supports four media types across four tabs.
Photos
The primary media type. Drag and drop image files or pick them through the file picker to upload.
- Sections. Photos can be grouped into named sections (exterior, kitchen, primary bedroom, etc.) for easy navigation on the public page. Drag photos between sections, and drag sections themselves to reorder.
- Cover photo. One photo per listing is designated as the cover. It's marked with a crown badge and defaults to the first photo uploaded. Change it anytime by marking a different photo as cover.
- Labels and notes. Each photo supports an inline-editable label (e.g., "front elevation") and a longer note.
- Delete and bulk delete. Delete individually or select multiple and delete in one go.
- Drag to reorder. Within a section, drag to change order. The order on the public page mirrors your order here.
Videos
For property walkthroughs and drone footage. Uploads are routed here by MIME type, so any video file dropped into the upload zone lands on this tab automatically. Same organization tools as photos: reorder, delete, label.
Documents
For PDFs and other documents you want to attach - disclosure packets, inspection reports, survey, proof-of-funds templates for investors. Uploads are routed here by MIME type too (application/pdf and similar).
Links
External URLs. Useful for content that lives somewhere else:
- Virtual tours (Matterport, CompanyCam)
- Zillow / Redfin listings for comps
- Google Drive or Dropbox folders of raw media
- YouTube or Vimeo walkthroughs
Paste a URL into the link input. Covent detects the provider (Zillow, Redfin, Matterport, Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, etc.) and shows the provider icon. Suggested quick-add buttons let you attach Zillow or Redfin links with one click when the listing's address is known.
Adding media from Google Drive or Dropbox
The link input on every media tab understands Google Drive and Dropbox URLs. Paste a shareable link and Covent attaches it as a previewable link to your listing. For deeper integration - where Covent can fetch files directly from your cloud account - connect the app in Settings > Integrations > Apps (see the Connect Google Drive and Dropbox article).
Cover photo tips
The cover photo sets the first impression on the public page and the preview image used in SMS / email campaigns. For best conversion:
- Use a bright, front-elevation shot with a straight horizon line.
- Avoid photos with clutter, cars in the driveway, or obvious "bad angle" distortions.
- If the property needs heavy rehab, the cover should be the best-looking exterior you have - not an interior that reveals the scope of work.
Ordering for the public page
Investors scroll through photos in the order you set. A strong order is usually: exterior (front), living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, other (garage, yard, basement), interior damage shots (if any) last.